Workshops & Talks

Know that feeling of having attended an inspirational talk or development event, only to find after when looking at your notes that whilst full of inspirational quotes, there was little content, and even less that you could turn into action?

moonpoppy workshops & talks are designed to be different; combining evidence based research, a psychologically minded approach to learning & sustained change, along with an understanding of relevant business & professional issues. Wherever possible we will also make sure that you experience things for yourself, and have the chance to ask the questions you really want answered.

Having completed one of our workshops you will have gained a real understanding of the area, and will have a clear idea of what you can do afterwards.

Workshops & talks are developed by request, and the costs will vary accordingly. Contact me to discuss your requirements.

Presentations & workshops

Below are a sample of workshops & presentations that explore aspects of our everyday lives, from ethics and living a good life, through to sex, pleasure, healthy ageing, and collective action - all from a Positive Psychological perspective.

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For presentations & workshops about Interpreting and British Sign Language please click here.

All training delivered as be.daz.led with Ben Phillips, except for Nov 16.

Workshop participants in Scotland 2016; members of ASLI, SASLI, NRCPD and VLP with a common purpose.

Thank you for an enthralling day - I can't remember the last time I was so engaged and enthused by CPD....my concentration didn't waiver once! You both gave me such a lot to think about; and not through the lens I'd expected - so for that, thank you. Linda Thomson, Interpreter (October 2016)

I got so much out of yesterday's training! Everyone should do the What Are You Worth?'training. Vicki Lamb, Interpreter (April 2015)

The training was a total eye opener for me. Two years on has completely changed how I run my business. (October 2016)

Collective Action – working with colleagues and customers to protect our profession

October 2016 - a workshop delivered for all of the attendees of the Association of Sign Language Interpreter's conference, exploring what underpins successful collective action, and pitfalls to avoid.

Webinar - What to charge?

A session looking at how we work out what to charge - including business cost analysis, competition, regional variation, market conditions, AtW, working with agencies, NUBSLI's minimum fees, and a psychological perspective on pressure, stress, and how we make choices.

Introduction to Interpreting - in The Gambia

August / September 2015 - fifteen days in The Gambia, providing voluntary Professional Development training for interpreters and nurses. In 35 degrees heat, 95% humidity, and with almost no wifi. See the blog on this website for more about this.

You tried as much as possible to involve all of us in the learning process, asked challenging questions, had really good rapport with all of us, and the humour really helped when we were tired. We just wish we had more time. Anonymous, Students